No. 2,502 in Portuguese
cérebro
The organ in the head responsible for thought, memory, emotions, and controlling the body.
In a sentence
O cérebro é responsável por controlar todas as funções do corpo humano.
The brain is responsible for controlling all the functions of the human body.
In this sentence, 'cérebro' is used to refer to the biological organ in the human body that acts as the control center, responsible for physical and cognitive functions.
Ela tem um cérebro excepcionalmente criativo.
She has an exceptionally creative brain.
Here, 'cérebro' is used metaphorically to highlight someone's mental capabilities, specifically their creativity.
Precisamos usar nosso cérebro antes de tomar decisões importantes.
We need to use our brain before making important decisions.
In this case, 'cérebro' conveys the idea of applying our thinking and logical reasoning skills.
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